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Using action research to build mentor capacity to improve orientation and quality of student placements
This article by Lea et al (2016) describes an action research project that changed orientation approaches in two aged care facilities. This project highlighted the importance of welcoming and belongingness. It also enabled staff and student engagement to occur prior to students going on their professional experience placement. The paper traces the issues associated with […]
Continuing Professional Development opportunities
Professional development is an important part of remaining contemporary in healthcare and is part of maintaining our registration as a nurse. This year the NMBA released new registered nurse standards for practice and a new standard for continuing professional development. This standard requires all nurses to undertake 20 hours of professional development. There are a […]